II. Annotations Water I put 4 fountains around our garden to symbolize the garden being connected to each element and to make it look as if each element is tied to the next. I put a small pond to symbolize a small nation. I added a large pond to symbolize a larger nation. Then I put both ponds together to symbolize two nations being united.
Rock
The flag stone path represents the path of life.
The square path in the garden is the stepping stones in life.
The edging in the garden represents isolation once practiced by china.
The straight line edging represents the great wall china.
The octagon stone pedestal represents one whole nation.
The three doors which act as the only entrances into the garden, symbolize the diversity of Tao (the way).
The circular structure between two of the three trees of the garden, connect the branches of the trees and represents the colaborative effort of reaching enlightment.
The wooden bench sitting north of the previously referenced structure creates a scenic view of the pond, also illustrates the mediative position that brought enlightment to the creator of Buddhism.
The lantern which follows in the middle of the two, northern stone paths radiates light which creates a variety of scenic views. Also, like the three doors, represents the diversity of Tao.
Finallly, the wooden walk-way which elevates visitors to the door which is used to enter the main building, symbolizes the acsendancy one takes into enlightment.
II. Annotations
Water
I put 4 fountains around our garden to symbolize the garden being connected to each element and to make it look as if each element is tied to the next.
I put a small pond to symbolize a small nation.
I added a large pond to symbolize a larger nation.
Then I put both ponds together to symbolize two nations being united.
Rock
The flag stone path represents the path of life.
The square path in the garden is the stepping stones in life.
The edging in the garden represents isolation once practiced by china.
The straight line edging represents the great wall china.
The octagon stone pedestal represents one whole nation.
Plants
Architecture
The three doors which act as the only entrances into the garden, symbolize the diversity of Tao (the way).
The circular structure between two of the three trees of the garden, connect the branches of the trees and represents the colaborative effort of reaching enlightment.
The wooden bench sitting north of the previously referenced structure creates a scenic view of the pond, also illustrates the mediative position that brought enlightment to the creator of Buddhism.
The lantern which follows in the middle of the two, northern stone paths radiates light which creates a variety of scenic views. Also, like the three doors, represents the diversity of Tao.
Finallly, the wooden walk-way which elevates visitors to the door which is used to enter the main building, symbolizes the acsendancy one takes into enlightment.
III. Statement
IV. Citiations
"Development and Classification." traditional chinese gardens. china planner . 31 Aug. 2009 http://www.chinaplanner.com/gardens/gar_dal.htm Chris B.
"An Introduction to Chinese Gardens." The United States National Arboretum. 16 Dec 2004. The National Arboretum. 27 Aug 2009 http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/collections/ClassicalChineseGarden_Intro.html Tiffany G.
"Plants as Symbols." Missouri Botanical Garden. 31 Aug. 2009 http://www.mobot.org/hort/tours/cgplants.shtml. Hannah J.
Ebrey, Patricia B. "Buildings." Buildings. Education Division of the National Endowment for the Humanities. 26 Aug. 2009 http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/home/3gararch.html Alex B.
V. Designers: Chris B, Alex B, Hannah J and Tiffany G.